Carpenters Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $61,470 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.55
10th percentile $41,750
90th percentile $75,600
Employed locally 7,560
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,750
    25th
    $49,970
    50th (median)
    $61,470
    75th
    $67,250
    90th
    $75,600

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 60% Median Carpenters salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,760
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $72,520
    District of Columbia $66,100
    Chico, CA $66,100

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Construction Laborers $48,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Denver, CO is $29.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.26 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Denver, CO is 3.6% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Denver?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $41,750 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,970.